TRAVEL ♔ breaking down the walls to the impossible

[everyredcent]

♬ Impossible - Kelly Clarkson

WHO || Thomas, Christos, Francesca, Luthir, Arthur, Merlin, Katniss, Ethan [Closed]
WHAT || The Flight to Russia
WHERE || IN THE AIR.  ON A STEALTH JET
WHEN || Monday evening, Mar 5th
HOW || Actionspam

[This log is for any in-flight interactions on the Knight's SUPER STEALTHY X-JET jet plane ride to the mission site. Feel free to make your own threads/threadjack, etc. The flight time is approx nine and a half hours. Get to know your teammates, talk about the mission, ask questions, etc. etc.]

Comments

[socialgraces]

There are definitely worse Knights we could be stuck with. I think they'll do fine, all things considered.

[everyredcent]

If not, there are miles of wilderness nearby...

[socialgraces]

[She can't help but let out a soft chuckle, shaking her head. His teasing makes her feel playful so she asks:] How long do you think you could survive alone in the wilderness? With only the tools you carry on you.

[everyredcent]

Is that a subtle warning?

[socialgraces]

The resourceful man you are, I just want to make sure you're prepared for anything.

[everyredcent]

Of course I am. I'd find my way out within a week.

[socialgraces]

[Why is his manly arrogance so endlessly charming? She gives him an impressed eyebrow raise, her smirk becoming more defined.] Of course you would.

I just wouldn't stop moving for fear I'd end up resting somewhere full of insects or rodents. [She makes a disgusted face.] The wilderness is terrible. [No camping trips for this guy.]

[everyredcent]

I'm glad that's your concern, rather than natural predators.

[socialgraces]

Oh, that too, I guess... [And she trails off. She could honestly see herself killing a bear or whatever other wild animal she might come across, and taking out a whole swarm of bugs seemed much more challenging. And gross.] Of course I can run very fast if need be. And climb... things.

[everyredcent]

Valuable skills. I'll keep that in mind if I need to choose one of you to be trapped on an island with. [Yes, he heard all of it. Every bit. :| ]

[socialgraces]

[She regrets nothing, although she does look at little shy at his mention of it.] Well, if we're petitioning for the spot, I feel I should remind you that I've recently discovered my talent for cooking. And I think I could pull off the desert island attire better than anyone else on this plane.

[everyredcent]

I think you'd have Bancroft beat, at any rate.

[socialgraces]

Well, I don't know if that's saying much. [She leans back, crossing her arms.] After all, Arthur was the only one I viewed as an actual opponent. In the swimsuit competition that is.

So? [She raises an eyebrow in his direction.] You already know my choice, don't I get to hear yours?

[everyredcent]

[He snorts at the idea of Arthur in a swimsuit, but then gives her the slightest of mini-double takes when he realizes he's backed himself into a corner]

I wasn't playing the game.

[socialgraces]

Well, that didn't stop you from eavesdropping. [She accuses, playfully.] Besides, I was just curious, and no one else knows what we're talking about anyway. It won't hurt my feelings if you pick Thomas. Or Arthur, I guess, although that might sting a little bit. [She gives him teasing smile to match her tone.]

[everyredcent]

Thomas enjoys the sound of his own voice far too much.

[socialgraces]

Maybe the opposite would work better for you. No one has ever accused Luthir of talking too much.

[everyredcent]

[Muttered:] Or of having a personality, for that matter.

[socialgraces]

[She'll just... ignore that for the moment, to keep the ball rolling.] So someone with a charming, yet reserved disposition then. Someone perhaps like Arthur, who can still carry his own weight?

[everyredcent]

I hardly think he could carry the weight of his head around, as large as it is.

[socialgraces]

I believe Ethan has been trained in the discipline of humility, being a soldier and all. They're usually forced to know their rank.

[everyredcent]

Not to mention completely unable to improvise without orders.

[socialgraces]

How about a sorcerer like Merlin? He must be skilled in improvisation, given his chosen magical focus. For all we know he might have written the very first spell book.

[everyredcent]

And he looks as if he's barely taken his very first steps. He might be the greatest wizard some day, but that day and that beard are long off.

[socialgraces]

What about Katniss then? Or is she too young to be a reasonable choice of survival companion as well? Her social skills may need work, but I must admit I find that kind of endearing. Best not to tell her that though. [She tags on conspiratorially.]